Find the result of the division and simplify your answer.

2
5
÷ 5
A.
7
5
B.
2
25
C.
2
11
D.
1
7
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2
5
 ÷   5

This can be written as:

2
5
 ÷ 
5
1

Dividing a fraction by a whole number is same as multiplying by its reciprocal.

2
5
 ÷ 
5
1
 = 
2
5
 × 
1
5

Now to multiply fractions, multiply the numerators with each other and the denominators with each other.

2
5
 × 
1
5
 = 
2 × 1
5 × 5
 = 
2
25
So,
2
5
 ÷   5  = 
2
25

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Key Data

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20
Grade
5
Theme
Fractions
Passing score
80%

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